Recently I came across an
intriguing article in the Huffington Post about a group of Harvard
researchers who undertook a longitudinal study to answer the
questions, “͞What are the secrets to a happy and purposeful life?”
and “How do we grow and change, what do we value as time goes on,
and what is likely to make us happy and fulfilled?”

What do you think the
researchers said was their most important finding?

It was thatlove
and relationships are really all that matters.

A person could have a successful
career, money and good health, but without supportive, loving
relationships, they wouldn’t be happy.

If it’s true that relationships
are all that really matter in life, then how do we create ones that
are healthy and life giving? And for the sake of our conversation,
how can the Enneagram help support our us?

To explore these questions, I
asked my longtime friends Shauna and Aaron Niequist to join me on
today’s show to talk about how they’ve used the Enneagram to
support and nurture their relationship.

For those of you who don’t know
them, Shauna is the New York Times bestselling author of the book
“͞Present Over Perfect,” and Aaron is a worship leader and the
author of a new book to be released next August. As you’ll
soon discover these two people are veteran Enneagram students and
incredibly funny to boot!

So, sit back, relax, and enjoy
the conversation.

Suggested Reading

͞The Enneagram in Love and
Work, by Helen
Palmer

͞The Everyday
Enneagram, Lynette
Shephard

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About the Podcast

Welcome to Typology, a podcast that explores the mystery of the human personality and how we can use the Enneagram typing system as a tool to become our most authentic selves. Hosted by author, speaker, and counselor, Ian Morgan Cron, Typology features interviews with recognized Enneagram teachers, bestselling authors, psychologists, theologians, artists, business leaders, neuroscientists, and others who are using the Enneagram as a path for personal transformation.